At the doctor's

Words

• appointmenta fixed time to see someone“I have an appointment at ten.”
• headachea pain in your head“I've got a headache.”
• stomach achea pain in your stomach“She has a stomach ache.”
• sore throata painful throat“I have a sore throat.”
• a colda common illness with a runny nose“I think I have a cold.”
• fevera high body temperature“He has a fever.”
• coughthe noise when air leaves your throat suddenly“That's a bad cough.”
• pharmacya shop that sells medicine“Is there a pharmacy near here?”
• prescriptiona doctor's note for medicine“Here is your prescription.”
• allergicwhen your body reacts badly to something“I'm allergic to nuts.”

Useful phrases

• I'd like to make an appointment.booking a time with a doctor
• I've had a fever since yesterday.explaining how long you've been ill